London - Arabstoday
2 cups chopped broccoli (stems and florets) 500 mL 2 cups chicken broth 500 mL 1 cup buttermilk 250 mL 1/2 tsp dried basil 2 mL 1/2 tsp dried tarragon 2 mL salt and black pepper to taste, small broccoli florets, lower fat plain yogurt, chives, shredded cheddar cheese In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook broccoli in chicken broth for 10 minutes or until tender. Refrigerate in broth until chilled. In a food processor or blender, purée chilled mixture, buttermilk and seasonings until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Reheat just to serving temperature, or chill and serve as cold soup. Serve garnished with broccoli, yogurt, chives and Cheddar cheese.